The 12 passenger La Belle Epoque is a state-of-the art luxury hotel barge and sistership to L'Impressioniste in our European fleet. La Belle Epoque has been designed with both
elegance and passenger comfort in mind, and offers a sun-deck spa pool,
chartroom, wood panelled saloon and dining room, together with other
luxury facilities, all fully air-conditioned.
The spacious cabins offer a choice of twin or double beds, with
marble en-suite facilities. The Captain leads a crew of six, comprising
Master Chef, Tour guide, House keeper and two Stewardesses.
Cruise Highlights
Cuisine Aboard
All-inclusive - open bar, free wines,gourmet cuisine, entry fees to excursions.
regional specialties
Filet d'Agneau au Basilic, Magret de Canard, Poulet à L'Estragon
Wine tasting of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in a 12th Century cellar
Visit St. Bris with its underground passages
cheese board
Aisy Cendré, Bouton de Culotte, Epoisses, Ami du Chambertin
Gastronomic dinner ashore
Visit to Noyers-sur-Serein, one of the most beautiful villages in
Burgundy
Visit Vézelay, a medieval hilltop village
Optional Hot Air Ballooning
2009 Itinerary
Sunday: Day 1 - Paris to Auxerre Guests are met at Hotel Ampere in Paris at 1:30 PM and transferred to
the elegant La Belle Époque in Auxerre, Burgundy. Following a Champagne
Welcome, you are free to explore the medieval town of Auxerre or take a
stroll along the banks of the river Yonne before returning for dinner
aboard.
Monday: Day 2 - Auxerre to the Caves de Bailly Our morning cruise takes us past vineyard-clad hillside to our rural
mooring below the Caves de Bailly. The afternoon excursion is to St
Bris with its extraordinary network of medieval passages beneath the
town. A wine tasting introduces you to the outstanding Chardonnay and
Pinot Noir wines produced in Monsieur Bersan’s 12th century cellars.
Dinner aboard.
Tuesday: Day 3 - The Caves de Bailly to Accolay An excursion to the town of Auxerre allows us to discover the medieval
town centre. Originally the capital of Lower Burgundy, Auxerre prides
itself on its fine churches. We cruise through rich pasturelands and
past grazing Charolais cattle to Accolay. Dinner ashore in a local
auberge.
Wednesday: Day 4 - Accolay to Mailly la Ville This morning, we visit the charming mediaeval village of Noyers, one of
the most beautiful villages in France, on an excursion through
delightful countryside. We then return to the barge for a cruise
southwards through the Yonne valley past dramatic steep cliffs to the
market town of Mailly. Dinner aboard.
Thursday: Day 5 - Mailly la Ville to Lucy sur Yonne In the morning we cruise past the Saussois cliffs where an
international climbing centre creates a spectacular setting. Mooring at
Lucy sur Yonne, we visit the Chateau of Bazoches, whose illustrious
visitors included Richard the Lionheart and which was later renovated
by Maréchal Vauban, Dinner aboard.
Friday: Day 6 - Lucy sur Yonne to Clamecy In the morning we enjoy an excursion to the town of Vézelay, one of
Burgundy’s most famous treasures with the Romanesque Basilica of St
Mary Magdalene, craft shops and fine views of the surrounding
countryside. A cruise through beautiful countryside then takes us to
Clamecy. Take a short walk into Clamecy to visit the town, the
Cathedral and also the Logging and Barging Museum. The narrow streets
lined with ancient buildings also present an opportunity for shopping.
Captain’s farewell dinner aboard.
Saturday: Day 7 - Clamecy to Paris Disembark after breakfast, and arrive at Hotel Ampere in Paris by about 1pm.
On alternative weeks the cruise is in reverse direction.
This itinerary is subject to change
2009 Departure Dates
2009 Cruise Rates
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For reasons of navigation and passenger safety, the cruise line and the Captain of the ship reserve the right to modify the itinerary of the cruise.
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